This document discusses safeguarding policies and procedures in early years education. It begins with a starter activity asking practitioners to consider how they keep themselves safe. It then addresses understanding safeguarding by explaining what it means to safeguard, how it keeps children safe, values their needs, and protects them. Practitioners are instructed to discuss in pairs and groups how their setting keeps children safe on a daily basis. The document also discusses current legislation and frameworks related to safeguarding children, such as the Children Acts and Working Together documents. It emphasizes the importance of policies and procedures in applying this legislation.